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The Good Gear Guide for Motorcycle and Scooter Riders

No matter what you ride—from scooter to superbike - good gear is an investment too important to ignore. It could make the difference between a nasty tumble and injuries that prevent you from ever riding again.

The right gear can also improve your riding and your enjoyment by protecting you from the elements. Being too cold, too hot or soaked to the bone takes the fun out of a ride. It also affects your riding through distraction, fatigue and dehydration.

This is a guide to gear that will improve your riding comfort and could save you from preventable injuries.

Type: Safety Education Material

Topics: Motorcycle

Publication Date: 07/09/09

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